RFA Wave Knight

Her predecessor long held the replenishment at sea record for managing the swiftest transfer of bulky fuel hoses, when only 105 seconds elapsed from firing the pilot line across until the pumping of fuel began.

The ships are crewed by 72 Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and there is also provision for 26 Royal Navy personnel for helicopter and weapons systems operations.

Wave Knight is able to operate in support of amphibious forces, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare operations and protection of vital sea areas and shipping.

She has the capability to deliver fuel through an RAS (replenishment at sea) rig, either port, starboard or astern to other vessels.